Current projects
The NSW Sentencing Council receives requests from the NSW Attorney General to review and provide advice on sentencing matters.
Consecutive sentences in the Local Court
A review of section 58 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW), relating to the limitation on consecutive sentences of imprisonment imposed by the Local Court.
Good character in sentencing
A review of section 21A(5A) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW), and other relevant sections, and the common law relating to the use of “good character” in sentencing.
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